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Phoenix Local Raises Money for Children’s Cancer Research

December 13, 2011

Phoenix Local 387 helped raise more than $20,000 for cancer research Sept. 24, bringing together members, retirees and community members to help raise funds to fight the second most common cause of death among children. The Create for Cancer charity art auction was held in collaboration with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the nation.

More than 40 pieces of artwork – created by Phoenix Children’s patients – were up for bid. Some of the artists and their family were on hand to offer moving testimonials about the importance of cancer research.

Says Local 387 Business Manager David Vandever:

There was a real outpouring and generosity and joy. It brought everyone together

Vandever says it is important that unions take the lead in giving something back to their communities:

With all the negative press coming from some in the media and elected officials, we need to show what our members try to do every day – helping out their neighbors and sharing the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood with the broader community.